The first days of a new year always feel like starting a new book — empty pages full of possibility. They wait to be filled with characters and settings, and a bit of magic. Sitting at my desk, I like to take a moment to breathe, look back on the stories I’ve told, and think about all the ones still waiting to be written.

My intentions for this year are simple:

• Continue the stories in Virginia City and Silver Shores.
• Begin stories in Fallhills and Briar Glenn
• Finish stories in Indian River
• And, add a touch or two of magic and holiday spirit

2026 means more mysteries, more reflections from my desk, and more invitations to join me in the garden. I hope this year, you’ll find a little pause in the daily grind, a story that whispers to you, and moments that feel like home.

Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and cozy inspiration — one page, one story, one quiet moment at a time.